Ileo-colonic tubular duplication with distal sigmoid colon stenosis in a neonate: A case report

• Main Authors: Raghunath BV, Veerabhadra Radhakrishnan, Varsha Jinnenahalli Srinivas, Janaki Raghavan, Prasad Nagadevanahalli Ashokkumar, Naresh Kumar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: EL-Med-Pub 2020-08-01
• Series: Journal of Neonatal Surgery
• Subjects: Neonate; Tubular; Ileo-colon; Duplication cyst; Intestinal obstruction
• Online Access: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/535
• ISSN: 2226-0439

Background: Though the duplication cysts presenting with intestinal obstruction are not uncommon in neonates, tubular duplications may pose a significant diagnostic and management challenge. Case Presentation: We present the successful management of a neonate presenting with intestinal obstruction. The diagnosis of ileocolonic tubular duplication cyst was made intra-operatively. The cyst was managed with a novel technique. Conclusion: Tubular duplications of the alimentary tract rarely encounter in neonates. The surgeons should improvise the surgical technique to manage such anomalies.